Accessibility Tools
Hide
Practice Policy Update regarding COVID-19

Travis Small, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon Hip & Knee Specialist, Tulsa, OK » Media » Healthcare News » Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren’t convinced

Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren’t convinced

Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren’t convinced

Posted on: 28 December, 2023

It’s long been thought that a torn ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, has limited ability to heal on its own and requires surgery. Recent research suggests that a nonsurgical treatment, including physical therapy, could be as effective.

Read More

Source: NBC News

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • American Medical Association.
  • American Osteopathic Association